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03-25-2004, 06:15 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: vegas
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is this a good deal?
sorry probably the wrong forum im new here and just need some opinions from the experienced before buying.
this is whats for sale: for around $300
65 Gallon saltwater setup comes with 65 gallon aquarium, Cherry stand & canopy, flourescent light, 17 pieces of coral, Aqua Clear Aquatics Wet Dry 75, Remora Protein Skimmer, Cap -2200 submersible pump, Rio 800 powerhead, Penguin Bio-Wheel 330 filter.
just wanted to know what else i might need and if this is a good deal or not. ill probably use the tanks for a small reef with mostly fish. thanks for the input!!
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03-25-2004, 07:08 AM
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Reef Freak
Join Date: Aug 2003
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Well, my opinion is that it's a pretty good deal, providing everything is in good shape.
I'm not sure whether you'll want the wet-dry, but probably could convert it into a sump .... beyond that it's not to bad.
You will need a light upgrade most likely [if just normal flourescents] ... but not that bad of a deal overall, with tank/stand, decent skimmer. Those are the two things that in my mind are nicest about it.
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03-25-2004, 07:22 AM
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Little fish in a big pond
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I'd say it's a good deal.
Is the tank reef-ready or no?
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03-25-2004, 09:41 AM
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It can be rebuilt.
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Welcome to TRT!!
sounds like a good deal to me also. good skimmer, lights are OK. and the wet/dry could be converted to a sump. as long as everything looks in good shape.
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03-25-2004, 10:13 AM
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50g Reef
Join Date: Apr 2003
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Welcom to TRT
"17 pieces of coral" Can you pick these up anytime? Just making sure you weren't planning to fill the tank up and put 17 corals in it. 
Sounds like a good deal, it would be a great deal if the tank is predrilled for overflows.
Good luck,
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03-25-2004, 02:59 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Toledo, Ohio
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17 pieces of coral..... i immediately assumed "skeletons"
and upon seeing the pics, i was right 
sounds like a good deal to me.
the wet dry alone is 150 new. i had the same one. very good as far as wet drys are concerned.
i now have it installed on my fw tank
that and the tank alone are worth well over 300 new. so factor in the stand and lights and pumps, etc... i'd say its defintely a good deal. as long as everything is in good shape upon close inspection.
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03-25-2004, 03:20 PM
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50g Reef
Join Date: Apr 2003
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I think a  is in order. Yeah, coral skelotons makes sense.
Looks like a great setup,
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03-25-2004, 04:28 PM
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Nothing to See Here
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: South Cali
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go for it
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03-25-2004, 05:21 PM
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ROOTS...ROCKS...REGGAE
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What are your plans for the tank? Dead corals and a wed dry are fine for a fish only tank but not needed for a reef. Also, you will need to upgrade the lighting for a reef. I'd hate to see you spend money on something and then find out that a lot of the equipment won't be used. Foe a fish only tank, it looks like a good deal IMO. BTW, Welcome!!
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03-25-2004, 07:19 PM
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Little fish in a big pond
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From the pix I think the wet/dry is a hang-on... like an Emperor.
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03-25-2004, 07:21 PM
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Little fish in a big pond
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Nevermind I saw the rest of the pix -- there's a UV too.
Good deal IMO.
Jenn
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03-26-2004, 06:05 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: vegas
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i think i will include some live rock, is it ok to mix the live rock with the skeleton coral?? so basiclly all i will need is a some new lights. i realy like those green polyps and an emperator angel is something i also like. thanks again for all the info |
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03-26-2004, 07:16 AM
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Little fish in a big pond
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Yes you can mix live rock with the dead corals. If you don't opt to bleach the dead corals periodically, they will become "live rock" in time too, as they populate with microorganisms and algaes.
Please keep in mind that the Imperator Angel gets to a length of about 15"... your tank is much too small. A juvenile might be OK for a while, be sure to get one that is healthy and eating - these are a major cyanide target - make sure you know where it comes from and how it was caught.
Jenn
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03-26-2004, 07:17 AM
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Little fish in a big pond
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Oh and one other thing - Imperator Angels are not reef-safe - if you plan to keep live corals, the angel will nibble on them.
Jenn
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